Practical Guide to Leading Green Schools: Partnering with Nature to Create Vibrant, Flourishing, Sustainable Schools

This guide provides educational leaders with practical steps to transform their schools into vibrant centers of learning and socio-ecological responsibility, including taking students outside, bringing nature inside, and cultivating a mindset of awareness, responsibility, and empathy. It offers practical approaches and stories of real actions taken by leaders, teachers, parents, and community partners to design, lead, and manage sustainable learning communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide for educational leaders delves into effective strategies for transforming schools or districts into vibrant centers of learning and socio-ecological responsibility. By implementing three manageable actions, namely taking students outside, bringing nature inside, and cultivating a mindset of awareness, responsibility, and empathy, educators can create a transformative learning environment.

The book is packed with practical and achievable approaches, as well as inspiring stories of real-life actions taken by leaders, teachers, parents, and community partners to design, lead, and manage sustainable learning communities. Authors Uline and Kensler guide readers on an inspirational journey through nine key leadership strategies, offering valuable insights for those seeking to initiate or expand their work in whole school sustainability.

Through this guide, educational leaders will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to foster a culture of environmental stewardship, promote student well-being, and create a positive impact on the broader community. By embracing the power of nature and fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy, schools can become true exemplars of sustainability and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367422639